What's on Jasmine's mind- My leader, my regiment follow-up

(One)

That morning, Yu Xiaoqing's troops set out on time.Just before the departure, the orderly of the quartermaster hurriedly delivered an envelope to Jasmine's house, which contained the quartermaster's salary for two months.

Jasmine later bought a sewing machine, and she began to practice the technique of stepping on the sewing machine hard, and then took on more outsourced workers who could use this machine to do.

She is very busy every day, and has hardly stopped since she opened her eyes in the morning.Until late at night, Bao'er had to be fed well before falling asleep.In addition to the necessary housework every day, she has been busy with the processing tasks she received.Sometimes they make insoles and handkerchiefs; sometimes they make military uniforms and quilts.Anyway, big and small, all kinds of jobs are dealing with needles, threads, brains and sewing machines.

Fortunately, Jasmine's popularity is very good, and the aunts and aunts in the neighbor's house often come to help her take care of the children.I saw that she was constantly busy and working hard, but she was able to maintain the basic living expenses, and at the same time took good care of Bao'er and her family's black tiger, so I felt a little relieved.It's just that seeing her lose weight a lot, I still feel distressed.

(two)

In June 1945, the Battle of Xiangxi ended.The Chinese army not only held the line of defense and repelled the Japanese attack, but also took advantage of the victory to pursue and regain some of the lost ground.I heard that when Yu Xiaoqing's troops arrived in Hunan, the battle was over.Before his reserve team could play, the play had already been sung by others.This really made Lao Yu depressed.Next, they temporarily stationed in Xiangxi to rest and wait for the order from Shangfeng.

In July, the brethren were delighted to find out that the star of mourning, Dong Dao, had returned from Sichuan.

The first thing this honest and mourning star came back was to come to Jiqi Slope to visit the graves of me, the veterinarian, and the dead fat man.

"Head, I'm back. I'm coming back to see you, and I also want to see those brothers who stayed at the Nantian Gate. Originally, I went to Sichuan. After I buried my brother, I wanted to stay in Sichuan and be with him. But in those few months, I was thinking about Zenda, Jiqipo and Nantianmen every day. I was thinking about the regiment leader and brothers. Later, I really missed you so much that I took leave of absence from my brother. Promise him, I will go back to Sichuan to see him once a year, but I will live in Zenda the rest of the time. I really can't do without you!" Speaking of this, the honest man choked up.

Brothers have already gathered in front of our cemetery.Bu Lai is a bastard, but he can still laugh when he sees Sangmen Xing's sad look. He is constantly making faces at Dong Dao.And the pork belly was still muttering, why didn't he bring him something to eat.

I watched from a distance these guys were making silent jokes with Sangmen Xing, and I couldn't help being both angry and funny.However, I still feel warm in my heart.

Later, Sangmenxing lived in Wangqi Village near Jiqi Slope.His retirement pay was not much, but Lao Yu was good after all. He gave generous special allowances to the veterans who survived the Nantianmen and retired.Dong Dao bought two small houses and a small piece of land in Wangqi Village.After finishing his military career, he chose to be an ordinary, honest and law-abiding farmer.While planting the ground, he could see the Nantian Gate and the Jiqi Slope when he raised his head, recalling the years he had fought.

(three)

On August 1945, 8, a U.S. military plane dropped a bomb used in war for the first time in human history on Hiroshima, Japan. In the early morning of August 6, a million Soviet Red Army suddenly appeared on the horizon of the puppet Manchukuo. Japan, hoping to use Soviet mediation to end the war decently, lost its last bet.At 8:9 am on this day, the Americans dropped a second bomb in Nagasaki, Japan.

On the same day, in the cave dwelling in Zaoyuan, Yan'an, the leader of the Communist Party of China published "The Last Battle Against the Japanese Invaders", ordering that "the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army and other people's armies should, under all possible conditions, fight against the Japanese invaders." All the aggressors and their lackeys who are unwilling to surrender will carry out extensive attacks."

At noon on August 8, the Emperor of Japan officially announced his unconditional surrender. The night of "August 15th" is a sleepless night for all Chinese people.

On September 9, the Nationalist Government of China ordered the whole country to celebrate for three days. On the morning of September 3, the surrender ceremony of the Chinese theater was held in the auditorium of the former Central Military Academy in Nanjing.The surrender ceremony took only 9 minutes, but the Chinese fought for it for 9 years and paid the price of 15 million military and civilian sacrifices.On this day, Army Commander-in-Chief He Yingqin accepted the surrender letter of Okamura Neiji, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Army in Nanjing on behalf of the Chinese government.On the same day, Arthur McLuhan, Master Mai came to Jiqi Slope. He came to visit us and bid farewell to us.

(four)

"Master Mai, the battle is finally over. You can go home and have a look. Are you going with the US military advisory group?" I asked with a smile.

"Dead master, we won this battle. But China, the Chinese paid the heaviest price. I will return to the United States with the assistance of the whole people tomorrow. But the US military advisory group did not withdraw, not only did not withdraw, I heard There is also an increase in personnel, and at the same time, there is also an increase in equipment and material support for your chairman."

"Oh ho?" I heard a thump in my heart, and a feeling of uneasiness surged up. "Old Mai, the Japanese have already surrendered unconditionally, why is the US military advisory group still not withdrawing?"

"Damn master, in fact, I came today to tell you that according to the news I got, your chairman has been asking the US military to use warships and planes to transport troops to China's northeast and north China! I'm afraid that after China It won't be as peaceful as everyone thinks."

Hearing what he said hit a sore spot in my heart.In fact, after the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, the domestic situation is very delicate.There is both the grave danger of an all-out civil war and the urgent need and possibility of peace.I know that at the end of August, the Chairman of the General Assembly called three times to invite the leader of the Communist Party to go to Chongqing to "jointly discuss the country's major plans," which was later called the "Chongqing Negotiations."And now it is the negotiation between the state and the Communist Party that has entered a substantive stage.At this time, if the national army relies on the US military to transport large-scale troops, it is self-evident that it is buying time for military deployment; and it is also self-evident which side the Americans are on.Thinking of this, my heart became heavy.

Seeing the solemn look on my face, Master Mai comforted me: "Master, you don't have to worry too much. To use an old Chinese saying, 'It will rain, and my mother will marry someone'. Now The current situation cannot be controlled by those of us who have already ascended to heaven. You should not worry too much. I heard that you have a son? This is good news! But, master, where is your wife? How come I've never heard of it?"

Hearing him mention Bao'er, my heart suddenly softened, and I couldn't help but smile knowingly.When I was thinking about how to answer his difficult question, the veterinarian answered for me on the sidelines: "Master Mai, our group didn't know about it before. He only discovered it after he arrived in the sky. He was confused about it. You can't compare with his shrewdness in battle!"

"Old Mai, how many children do you have?" I immediately changed the subject with offense.

"I have two children. The older one is a boy who is in middle school and is 13 years old; the younger one is a girl who is eight years old. I miss them very much." Lao Mai said emotionally.

"Then this time when you go back, you can see your wife and children, you can spend a good time with them, and you can even dream of them!" Thinking of dreaming, I only feel a burst of sweetness in my heart.

"Yes, they should have known the news of my death a long time ago. I really hope that their grief has subsided a little now. I hope to see them live a peaceful life." Lao Mai said.

"Old Mai, what do you Americans think about widows remarrying? Women like your wife who lost their husbands in the war, if they remarry in the future, will you Americans comment?" I couldn't help asking him such a question Question, what I have in mind is Jasmine.

"Dead master, we in the United States are a country that advocates freedom and democracy. We respect everyone's individuality and his right to live as he wants. I know why you ask this question. In your China, you still pay attention to widows. You have to observe rules like festivals for your dead husband. I just want to say that it is a very inhumane social custom. I will go back this time to see my wife and children, if time has taken away their sorrow, if they I have started a new life again, as long as they are happy, I will look at them happily. Then, I thought, I will not go to heaven, but I will choose a good family and come to this world again. Although there are wars in this world, it is also full of human feelings. Maybe in my next life, I will meet a Chinese brother like you."

"Old Mai, let's not say anything. I hope your next life will be happier!" I took the lead, and we, a group of old cannon fodder, warmly hugged Master Mai and sent off this foreign brother.